Rugs and Carpets
Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Color: Brown
Contemporary Santa Fe Southwest Modern Ganado Navajo-Style Rug
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
81032 Southwest Modern Ganado Navajo-Style Rug, 09'03 x 11'08. Transform your living space with the essence of Southwest Modern aesthetics embodied in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South Asian Navajo Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Caucasian Kazak Rug Carpet, 10' 7" x 7' 7"
Located in New York, NY
Caucasian Kazak wool rug, with a repeating geometric motif of medallions.
Dimensions: 10' 7" H x 7' 7" W.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
20th Century Unknown Kazak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Karabagh Caucasian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A spirited Karabagh rug with a striped pattern consisting of bright colors.
3'10'' x 7'9''
Category
Early 20th Century American Colonial Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug
Located in Katonah, NY
Prayer design motif with dropped lantern in palmette stylized relief and large scale formatting wrapped by multiple main borders. Colors and shades include: Dusty bubblegum pink, cre...
Category
1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Berber Moroccan Kilim with Tribal Boho Chic Style, Flatweave Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
20420 Vintage Taznakht Moroccan Kilim Rug, 06'03 x 12'00.
Embark on a journey into the rich legacy of the Taznakht Tribe, where skilled hands in the High Atlas Mountains of southern...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Blue with Beige & Gold Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 4x9 rug is a new addition to the Scandinavian Collection by Rug & Kilim. hand knotted in wool, its design reflects a contemporary take on Swedish Deco style.
Further On the Des...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Tribal Antique Persian Afshar Geometric Rustc Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian Tribal Afshar rug
Measures: 4'3" x 5'8"
High-quality antique Afshar rugs display deeply saturated dyeing techniques, and they almost always sparkle from the lanolin-rich wool culled from their own flocks. Typically, Afshar rugs were finished at either end with an intricate flatweave and the sides with multi-colored selvage. A majority of their weavings are found in area sizes between 3ft x 5ft and 4ft x 7ft; however, they also wove 5ft x 10ft, small bags...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Tabriz Rug - 19th Century Tabriz Rug, Antique Rug, Vintage Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
19th Century Tabriz Rug
Size: 350x450 cm
This impressive 19th century Tabriz Carpet is a masterpiece reflecting the elegant and sophisticated craftsmanship of a historic period.
Ri...
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
One-of-a-Kind Hand Made Traditional Mogul Brown Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
With understated palettes and allover designs, the rugs in the Mogul Collection will bring timeless sophistication to any room. Influenced by a spectrum of Turkish, Indian, and Persi...
Category
Early 2000s Pakistani Other Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Modern Cream and Charcoal Color Geometric Rug 8'7" x 10'
Located in New York, NY
A Decorative Modern Cream and Charcoal Color Minimalist Geometric Room Size Area Rug, Country of Origin: Central Asia, Circa Date: Modern Rug
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s pretty antique distressed Kazak rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century Caucasian rug with beautiful geometrical design and nice natural colours, in a distressed condition, with important wears and some damages, entirely hand ...
Category
Late 19th Century Kazakhstani Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ararat Rugs Kuba Rug with Palmettes Caucasian 19th C. Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Oriental Rugs Volume 1 Caucasian, Ian Bennett, Oriental Textile Press, Aberdeen 1993, pg.247. This is a Ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 6x9 rug, hand-knotted in wool, circa 1960-1970, is a new addition to Rug & Kilim Collection. This line is a commemoration, with rare curations we believe to hail from mu...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Veece Rug with Semi Open Field and A Center Medallion
Located in New York, NY
This scatter shows many of the defining characteristics of the better-known large carpets from the area, including boldly hooked corners, half lateral lozenges, an hexagonal medallio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Nazmiyal Collection Modern Earth Tone Tribal Primitive Runner Rug 3' x 9'8"
Located in New York, NY
Artistic Nomadic Feel Modern Earth Tone Color Tribal Primitive Geometric Design Contemporary Runner Rug, Country Of Origin: Central Asia, Circa Date: Modern Rug
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Rug, Ivy League Prep Meets Old World Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
78341 Antique Persian Heriz Rug, 11'04 x 15'00. Heriz rugs, crafted in northwestern Iran, are renowned for their distinctive features. Produced in the village of Heris, nestled on th...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Serapi Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Heriz Carpet 3.78m x 2.81m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A wonderful antique Heriz carpet, hand woven circa 1920. The design features a large, geometrical central medallion surrounded by stylised flowers and vines on a rich terracotta fiel...
Category
1920s Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Mashhad Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
74946 Vintage Red Persian Mashhad Rug, 09'07 X 12'09. Ravishing and refined, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Mashhad area rug exudes elegance with its intricate design. At its...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Rococo Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Rug with Rustic English Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60850 Distressed Antique Persian Mahal rug with Rustic English style. Warm and inviting with a lovingly time-worn composition, this hand-knotted wool distressed antique Persian Mahal...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Malayer Runner - 19th Century Malayer Runner, Vintage Runner
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
19th Century Malayer Runner
Size: 112x320 cm
This impressive 19th century Malayer Tapestry is a masterpiece reflecting the elegant and sophisticated craftsmanship of a historic peri...
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Serapi Red Handmade Medallion Floral Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Persian Serapi hand-knotted wool rug with a red and ivory field. This Heriz rug has a blue frame and peach and brown accents in an all-over gorgeous geometric medal...
Category
1920s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Santa Fe Southwest Modern Ganado Navajo-Style Rug
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
81028 Modern Southwest Ganado Navajo-Style Rug, 08'11 x 12'02. Transform your living space with the captivating allure of Southwest Modern aesthetics ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South Asian Navajo Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ararat Rugs Lesghi Star Saliani Rug, Caucasian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Tapis du Caucase - Rugs of the Caucasus, Ian Bennett & Aziz Bassoul, The Nicholas Sursock Museum, Beirut, Lebanon 2003, nr.45 and Oriental R...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Ararat Rugs Mamluk Carpet with Cup Motif, Antique Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Renaissance of Islam, Art of the Mamluks, Esin Atil, Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington D.C., 1981 nr.125. This a rug with a cup moti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
20th Century Traditional Swedish Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
20th Century traditional Swedish rug in blue, green and orange.
With a textured feel throughout.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Nazmiyal Collection Neutral Geometric Chevron Deign Modern Area Rug 6'7" x 9'4"
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful And Decorative Neutral Silver Grey Color Geometric Chevron Deign Modern Area Rug, Country Of Origin: Central Asia, Circa Date: Modern Rug
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Wood Carpet Signed by Ingegerd Silow
Located in Paris, FR
Ingegerd Silow (1916-2005) was one of the most prolific and influential Swedish carpet designers of the midcentury.
She was part of a second generation of twentieth century Swedish textile designers. As with her other Swedish design-world contemporaries, she would have been made acutely aware of her predecessors while she trained at the Konstfack, Stockholm’s famous art and craft school. Her training in folk craft is evident in her carpets, which are of the highest quality in terms of their impeccable materials and weaving techniques. Furthermore, her works radiate the warm minimalism...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wood
handmade Silk Hereke Rug, Turkey, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Exquisite design and quality workmanship silk Hereke rug - a true masterpiece that will elevate the decor of any space. This rug has been hand-knotted with great care and precision t...
Category
20th Century Turkish Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Unusual Quilt or Throw Rug
Located in NYC, NY
An unusual quilt with sections that look like children's drawings.
Category
1940s American Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Contemporary Santa Fe Southwest Modern Ganado Navajo-Style Rug
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
81034 Southwest Modern Ganado Navajo-Style Rug, 09'02 x 12'00. Immerse nearly any space in the allure of Southwest Modern aesthetics with this Southwest Modern Ganado Navajo-style rug. A handwoven masterpiece influenced by the spirit of Contemporary Santa Fe and Native American design, this flatweave kilim rug is tailor-made for Desert Modern interiors, offering a visual feast of intricate patterns and a rich earth-tone color palette.
The Navajo-inspired rug features a captivating allover diamond pattern, composed of stepped lozenges, each adorned with a large cross motif—a harmonious blend of tradition and modern sophistication. Against a richly striated brown and gray backdrop, three concentric diamonds in the center create a captivating focal point. Stepped triangles in each corner further enhance the geometric harmony, adding a dynamic touch to the overall design.
Crafted with precision, this Ganado Navajo-style rug is a true work of art, seamlessly blending traditional elements with a contemporary aesthetic. Its flatweave construction not only adds durability but also showcases the intricate details of the design. The Southwest kilim rug...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South Asian Navajo Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Sarteano Cashmere 10x14 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This exquisite modern hand-knotted rug from India offers a delightful sensory experience, captivating both touch and sight with its luscious hand-loomed design. A unique blend of woo...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Santa Fe Southwest Modern Two Grey Hills Navajo-Style Rug
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
81039 Southwest Modern Two Grey Hills Navajo-Style Rug, 10'01 x 10'00. Immerse yourself in the harmonious marriage of Organic Modern and the subt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South Asian Navajo Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Beni Mguild rug - Purple - 6.1x12feet / 187x368cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
This vintage Beni Mguild rug is a collector! The perfect rug to bring warmth and character to your space!
The main color of the rug I would call eggplant purple but I guess you can ...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Sivas Runner - 19th Century Anatolian Sivas Runner, Antique Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Sivas Runner
19th Century Anatolian Sivas Runner
In excellent condition with high pile. Great coloration and wonderful design.
Size: 80x355cm
Category
19th Century Turkish Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ararat Rugs Turkish Court Manufactury Rug Ottoman Revival Rug Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Turkish Court Manufactury Rugs were woven in the Egyptian workshops founded by Ottoman Empire in the 16th century. Those carpets were woven in Egypt, following the paper cartoons pro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Handwoven Modern Aubsson Carpet of Savonnerie Design
Located in London, GB
The town of Aubusson has long since been famous for the high quality of its textiles, its reputation stretching back as far as the 14th Century, as a centre of Medieval tapestry weaving. In the 17th Century, its workshops were given ‘Royal Appointment’ status, commissioned to produce elaborate carpets for the French Court, well-known for their tight weaves and lustrous wool.
This piece is a contemporary recreation of these Aubusson pieces, hand-woven according to the same techniques, with designs characteristic of earlier 18th Century Savonnerie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Ghoum Rug - 19th Century Ghoum Rug, Antique Rug, Vintage Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
19th Century Ghoum Rug
Size: 246x343 cm
This impressive 19th century Ghoum Tapestry is a masterpiece reflecting the elegant and sophisticated craftsmanship of a historic period.
Ri...
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Karabag Runner - 19th Century Karabag Runner, Antique Runner
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
19th Century Karabag Runner
Size: 105x577 cm
This impressive 19th-century Karabakh Rug is a masterpiece reflecting the elegant and sophisticated craftsmanship of a historical period...
Category
19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
20th Century Traditional Swedish Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Traditional 20th Century Swedish rug in pink, purple, black and yellow.
Circa 1950.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
20th Century Traditional Swedish Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Traditional 20th Century Swedish rug in red, blue, black, orange and green.
Circa 1950.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Nazmiyal Collection Tribal Geometric Design Modern Runner Rug 2'9" x 9'7"
Located in New York, NY
A Decorative Nomadic And Artistic Tribal Geometric Design Modern Hallway Runner Rug, Country of Origin: Central Asia, Circa Date: Modern Rug
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Pile Rya Rug by Jarvenpaa
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Pile Rya Rug by Jarvenpaa
Size: 12'3" × 13'4" (373 × 406 cm)
A handmade Swedish pile Rya rug by Jarvenpaa, circa 1928. It is in excellent original condition, consiste...
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Hand-Knotted Floral Wool Persian Serab Runner
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Serab runner has a shaded camel-brown field scattered with floral stems and angular flowerheads around a central column of three linked terracotta-red and camel-brown se...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Large Navajo Klagetoh Weaving
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Navajo Klagetoh area weaving. Exceptional piece with a tight weave and striking colors of black, red, brown, grey and white and large signature central design. Early 20th century. Si...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Traditional Camel-Brown Wool Persian Serab Runner
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Serab runner has a camel-brown field with a diagonal rows of buff-brown linked lattice enclosing a central small lozenge issuing hooked vine around a central chocolate-b...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Malayer Rug with a Geometric Herati Fish Design
Located in New York, NY
This antique Malayer rug is skillfully sourced by N A S I R I. It features a Herati design, commonly known as a fish design. These rugs are characterized by their geometric pattern...
Category
1910s Persian Malayer Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Afshar Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Afshar carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century.
Category
1930s Persian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ararat Rugs Palmettes in the Esfahan Manner Rug, Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Orient Star - A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim, Hali Publications Ltd, 1993 nr.75. This offset pattern is composed of ascending sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Small Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, Timeless Style Meets Enduring Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
78683 Antique Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug, 04'00 x 06'05. A Sarouk rug, also spelled Saruk or Sarough, hails from Iran's Markazi Province. Meticulously crafted in the village of Saruk...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Esfahan Rug - Late of 19th Century Prayer Esfahan Rug, Antique Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Late of 19th Century Prayer Esfahan Rug
Size: 146x212 cm
This impressive late 19th-century Esfahan Carpet is a masterpiece reflecting the elegant and sophisticated craftsmanship of ...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Tribal Geometric Animal Design Modern Runner Rug 3' x 9'9"
Located in New York, NY
A Truly Captivating And Artistic Brown Background Tribal Geometric and Nomadic Animal Design Modern Hallway Runner Rug, Country of Origin: Central Asia, Circa Date: Modern Rug
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
18cen Extraordinaire Antique French Tapestry Louis XVI Beauvais 89x88cm Silk 3x3
Located in New York, NY
18th. Century Extraordinaire Antique French Tapestry Louis XVI Beauvais Silk
3' x 3' 89cm x 88cm
"This is an extremely fine Authentic Antique French B...
Category
1790s Belgian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Silk Qum Rug - 19th Century Silk Qum Rug, Antique Rug, Vintage Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
19th Century Silk Qum Rug
This magnificent 19th-century antique Qum (Gohm) rug offers not just decor, but a slice of history. Every intricate detail woven into this masterpiece tell...
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Antique Persian Kerman Rug with Polychromatic Floral Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, an antique 9x14 Persian Kerman rug from the 1920s - latest to join Rug & Kilim’s repertoire of coveted antique pieces.
On the Design:
This piece is polychroma...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rare Antique Hooked Rug with Red & Beige Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handmade with wool circa 1920-1930, this rare 8x9 antique hooked rug believed to originate from the United States—from a rare new curation of pieces in Rug & Kilim’s collection.
On...
Category
1650s American Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage European Rug in Beige-Brown with Floral Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a vintage 5x5 European rug believed to originate from Ireland circa 1940-1950.
On the Design:
In this piece, beige-brown underscores an all over pattern with ...
Category
1640s Northern Irish Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ararat Rugs Palmettes in the Esfahan Manner Rug, Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Orient Star - A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim, Hali Publications Ltd, 1993 nr.75. This offset pattern is composed of ascending sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Vintage Moroccan Taznakht rug - Yellow/blue - 4.3x7.6feet / 134x234cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
I selected this beautiful rug from piles of carpets because I have always loved a good vintage Taznakht rug with bright, saffron color. Background of this one is a natural dyied yell...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique and Vintage Rugs for Sale: Shop Turkish Rugs, Moroccan Rugs, Indian Rugs and Other Rugs on 1stDibs
Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.
In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.
It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.
Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.
Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.)
When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.
If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans.
Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin.
The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor.
With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.
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